Secrets of Scotland Yard - Single Episodes


Read by Clive Brook

(4.4 stars; 58 reviews)

Secrets of Scotland Yard is a captivating crime drama series that aired internationally between 1949 and 1951, with selected episodes later broadcast in the US in 1957. The show delves into the fascinating world of crime, featuring stories inspired by real cases investigated by the London Metropolitan Police.

Each episode presents gripping tales of infamous criminals, including the theft of the British crown jewels and mysterious murders. Initially hosted by Clive Brook, the series aimed to provide an authentic experience, often featuring discussions with crime expert Percy Hoskins.

Listeners were drawn into the thrilling investigations, as Scotland Yard detectives worked tirelessly to solve each mystery. With over 100 episodes, Secrets of Scotland Yard remains a notable entry in the realm of true crime radio dramas.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Very NIce Series


(4 stars)

This show goes with the Black Museum and Whitehall 1212 - all of them follow the same premise. Real cases from the Black Museum of Scotland Yard. Unlike the previous reviewer, I prefer the Black Museum series - Orson Welles' introductions and narration are wonderful - that classic Welles voice. Among these three series, there are repeats in some of the stories, so if you've listened to one, you may find yourself recognizing the same story in another series. Most of these episodes have pretty good sound, though the last few suffer, and the Story of Walter Miller skips enough to ruin it.

great


(4 stars)

this is a great series from a different time. well worth a listen. the sound quality isn't so good on some of episodes but that's to be expected with the age of the recordings. Thank you for uploading this and educating the younger generation like myself to a fantastic era of radio history!

Thoroughly enjoyable.


(5 stars)

"What's 'e done with the body, that's what I want to know." Eyebrows raised "Ere, what's this? A boot!" The English dry wit in the world-weary narration in this and Whitehall 1212 make them even better than Black Museum.

I Like the Production Music


(4 stars)

I like the production music as well as the show. Sound quality is good so far. I recognize one cue from the MUTEL production library. Cheers!

Pretty Good


(4 stars)

This show is interesting, I like it better than the Black Museum w/Orson Welles. Some of the crimes were new to me, some I had heard of. Overall, its worth a listen.

brilliant


(5 stars)

I just love these old radio plays and true crime is right up my street

BRILLIANT


(5 stars)

JUST BRILLIANT - That's all that is needed!

No audio problems heard


(5 stars)

Thanks! Because each time I notice a review pointing out an audio problem, there is no problem by the time I come along. Does librivox have brownie labor? Arthur Conan Doyle did give us the lowdown on fairies and their ilk in his -Nonfiction- book about them. I heard it on Librivox! I love this series. I can imagine someone running to the radio to record these...occasionally missing the first few words...rather than irritate though, this adds to the 'time travel' feeling I get while listening to otr. Thanks yet again, wonderful volunteers whose labor brings us so many delights, no matter what species you are!